Plot — What is Circus Baobab about?
French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people were chosen from the city of Conakry to participate in what would become Circus Baobab. A group of French circus artists were imported to train the participants for 2 years in acrobatics and trapeze. Then the group took their show on the road. This film is Chevallier's account of the troupe's inaugural tour in Guinea, from March 1 - April 11, 2000.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 2 votes) |
Circus Baobab — FAQ
Is Circus Baobab worth watching? Circus Baobab holds a 9.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people we
Who directed Circus Baobab? Directed by Laurent Chevallier.
Who is in the cast of Circus Baobab? It stars Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa, Ibrahim Camara, Ibrahim Bamba.
Where can I stream Circus Baobab? Streaming availability for Circus Baobab is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Circus Baobab release? It released in 2001.
